[Computer & Information Sciences](/majors/computer-information-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for computer & information sciences students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computer & information sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
University Of The District Of Columbia tops our 2027 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools in District of Columbia. Located in the city of Washington, University Of The District Of Columbia is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,662, with out-of-state students paying around $12,514. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from University Of The District Of Columbia generally make around $65,524. That is a strong return on a $29,000 median debt.
Strayer University Global Region came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Strayer University Global Region is a large private for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Students from in state pay about $13,920 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $37,911 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Strayer University Global Region generally make around $70,375. Set against $37,911 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Catholic University Of America earned it the #3 place for computer & information sciences. Catholic University Of America is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. In-state tuition and fees average $58,378. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,771 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Catholic University Of America generally make around $65,120. That is a strong return on a $25,771 median debt. Catholic University Of America admits about 83% of applicants.
George Washington University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer & information sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,710. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $20,820 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $101,635. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 47% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Georgetown University one of the best values for computer & information sciences. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,089. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $16,007 in student loans. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $139,072. Set against $16,007 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 13%.
American University placed #6 among the best values for computer & information sciences. Set in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,771. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $24,139 in student loans. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of American University earn a median of $54,585 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,139 median debt. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.
Howard University landed the #7 spot for computer & information sciences value this year. Set in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,810. Students borrow a median of $25,498 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $58,495. Set against $25,498 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Howard University admits about 41% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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